Basic
$2.39 – $5.58 per sq ft
2-3 in. mixed tan-gray river rock spread about 2 in. deep over light-duty weed fabric, raked even

River rock landscape bed supplied and installed (2-3" stone at ~2-3" depth including labor); landscape fabric, edging and grading vary by job.
Landscape River Rock in Charlotte, North Carolina typically costs $2.82 to $6.57 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Charlotte are 7.0% lower than the national average for landscape river rock.
National average: $3 – $7 per sq ft
$2.39 – $5.58 per sq ft
2-3 in. mixed tan-gray river rock spread about 2 in. deep over light-duty weed fabric, raked even
$2.82 – $6.57 per sq ft
2-3 in. washed river rock in a blended color about 2-1/2 in. deep over contractor-grade fabric, bed edges cut clean
$3.52 – $8.21 per sq ft
2-3 in. select washed river rock in a matched color blend about 3 in. deep over heavy fabric, bed edges cut clean
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $1.31 – $3.06 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.92 – $2.16 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.35 – $0.81 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.23 – $0.54 | sq ft |
Material costs in Charlotte run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Connect with local landscape river rock contractors in Charlotte for personalized quotes based on your specific project.